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LV04 MTF

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,589 mi
Last recorded80,589 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 MTF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 80,589 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 72,938 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 64,666 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 64,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 53,297 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear silencer rusty casing not leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,509 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 45,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,911 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 42,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,966 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 38,966 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,573 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,876 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 25,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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LV04 MTF is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,788 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV04 MTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LV04 MTF registered?

LV04 MTF is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is LV04 MTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV04 MTF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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